Bleak Hill Primary School

School names its SENDCo and headteacher and provides direct contact details for SEND queries.

“SENCO - Mrs S Cozens”

Page explains the Local Offer required by the Children and Families Bill and links to the local authority's SEND local offer.

“The Children and Families Bill, which came into force in 2014, requires Local Authorities to publish and keep under review information from services that expect to be available for children and young people with SEND aged 0-25, this is known as “The Local Offer”.”

School has a dedicated Pastoral Support Team and named Safeguarding Team including a Safeguarding and Pastoral Manager and Pastoral Lead

“We have a dedicated Pastoral Support Team who are able to guide you with a range of concerns including safeguarding, attendance and mental health.”

School has a dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing physical area/room staffed by adults where children can go for quiet time to manage feelings.

“This area allows them to do this, we have many donated resources such as toys, games, cuddly toys, big and small, alongside books and stories that may relate to how a child may be feeling.”

School frames wellbeing support as ensuring pupils can manage change and stress and reach their potential, tied to universal ethos and values.

“Universal Support– To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos, school values and our wider curriculum. For instance, developing resilience for all.”